Mapleton Community Home
301 Troendle Street Sw, Mapleton, MN 56065 · Blue Earth County · (507) 524-3315
59 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245362 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 30, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since July 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.13 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
17.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
June 30, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and document review the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) accurately reflected the resident's fall history for 2 of 3 residents (R2 and R10) reviewed for falls.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and document review, the facility failed to revise and update the comprehensive care to include new fall interventions implemented for 3 of 3 residents (R2, R3, and R10) reviewed for falls.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess new bruises and abrasions for 1 of 2 residents (R3) reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure interventions developed following resident falls were implemented through a system that was available to staff to prevent further falls for 3 of 3 residents (R2, R3, R10) reviewed for accidents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to implement appropriate infection prevention and control practices by ensuring Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), including gown and glove use during wound care, were implemented for 2 of 2 residents (R5 and R11) reviewed for skin conditions and by ensuring transmission-based contact precautions, including gown and glove use during direct personal care, were implemented for 1 of 1 resident (R58) reviewed for infection prevention.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to offer the recommended update for pneumococcal immunizations for 2 of 5 residents (R1, R9), reviewed for immunizations.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure required and accurate nursing staffing information was posted for residents and visitors. This had the potential to affect all 47 residents residing in the facility and their visitors.
August 20, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to provide timely repositioning and toileting for 1 of 3 residents (R5) reviewed for pressure ulcer care and who was dependent on staff for repositioning, toileting, and who had a PU on her sacrum.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure safe and appropriate water temperatures were maintained below 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to prevent potential scalding for 2 of 2 residents (R37, R28) observed for accidents and hazards.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) was utilized for 1 of 3 residents (R21) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
July 10, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff followed appropriate infection control practices when handling cups during food service in the dining room. This had potential to affect all 47 residents who resided in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to use appropriate infection prevention and control practices for 1 of 2 residents (R28) who was dependent on staff for pressure ulcer wound care. In addition, the facility to ensure a mechanical transfer lift was cleaned after resident use for 2 of 2 residents (R7 and R14) observed for infection control practices and proper infection prevention practices was observed when sorting soiled laundry.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident status was accurately identified in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 1 resident (R40) reviewed for hospice.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) II referral was completed upon a significant change in condition for 1 of 1 resident (R16) reviewed for PASARR.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to offer/provide a summary of the baseline care plan to the resident and/or resident representative for 1 of 1 resident (R26) reviewed who were newly admitted .
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to provide timely repositioning for 1 of 1 resident (R28) who was dependent on staff for repositioning and who had a pressure ulcer (PU) on her coccyx.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 4 on June 30, 2026, 4 on August 20, 2025.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- E Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.13 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.63 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.91 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 17.6% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.37 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.34 on weekdays and 3.63 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.75 in April to June 2025 to 4.13 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.13 | 0.62 | 4.34 | 3.63 | 11.5% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.13 | 0.61 | 4.30 | 3.68 | 6.6% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.07 | 0.68 | 4.30 | 3.48 | 10.0% | 0 of 92 | 49 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.75 | 0.65 | 4.01 | 3.10 | 4.8% | 1 of 91 | 50 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Minnesota
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.44 | $19.39 to $23.72 | 29,120 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.65 | $28.83 to $34.26 | 12,840 |
| Registered nurses | $48.80 | $42.76 to $55.17 | 70,110 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.4 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.9 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.5 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.3 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MAPLETON COMMUNITY HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arndt, Cindy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Caron, Rita | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Decker, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Dickey, Owen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Frank, Karen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Honsey, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Kimm, Marvin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Stanton, Bruce | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Wishart, Cindy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Gosson, Roxanne | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/20/2009 | |
| Boles, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Gosson, Roxanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/20/2009 | |
| Boles, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/06/2025 | |
| Gosson, Roxanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 30, 2026: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.63 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
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Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Mapleton Community Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mapleton Community Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mapleton Community Home get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 30, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Mapleton Community Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Mapleton Community Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Mapleton Community Home?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers. Legal business name: MAPLETON COMMUNITY HOME.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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